ACC employees have an ethical obligation to report any incidences they are aware of concerning discrimination and/or harassment. If you have questions or are unsure, contact Human Resources or Student Affairs.

Sexual Misconduct and Title IX

The ACC community has the right to be free from sexual violence. All members of the ACC community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. ACC is committed to a zero tolerance policy for sex/gender-based misconduct.

Sexual misconduct includes unwanted sexual activity, touching, or behavior. Attempting these behaviors is also sexual misconduct.

Alcohol and drug use NEVER excuse or lessen violations to the Sexual Misconduct Procedure. Possession, use, or distribution of any rape drug, such as Rohypnol, Ketamine, GHB, etc. is a violation of the Sexual Misconduct Procedure. Learn more about rape drugs at www.911rape.org.

Sexual harassment is unwanted behavior or language based on gender that prevents someone from attending or benefiting from class, work, or other ACC activities. Harassment can happen between any two people and can be mild or severe.

Unwanted sexual advances or asking for sexual favors

Gender-based stalking, bullying, intimidation or hazing

Denying employment, education, opportunities or benefits based on gender

Do not shower, wash your hands or fingernails, change or remove any clothing, or apply or take medication. Any of these actions could alter or destroy physical evidence.

Go to a hospital for medical attention.

Get help, like counseling or victim assistance.

On campus: Student Affairs, in room M2820 or Campus Police, in room M2600 of the Main Building on the Littleton campus, can connect you with these services. Either office can also help you report the incident if you choose to do so. Call 303.797.5674 or 303.797.5800 to find out more.

Off campus: If you cannot get to the Littleton campus or it is after hours, contact the The Blue Bench, Denver's rape crisis center. Call their 24-hour hotline at 303.322.7273. Learn more about The Blue Bench on their website.

You can also contact the local victim assistance program, through the town or area you live in. Our Campus Police can also assist you in accessing these services.

College staff are required to report alleged violations under Title IX. If you would like to speak to someone but not report the alleged violation, you can get a counseling referral from Student Affairs or contact The Blue Bench at 302.322.7273.

On campus: Student Affairs, in Room M2820 or Campus Police, in room M2600, of the Main Building on Littleton campus, can connect you with these services. Either office can also help you report the incident, if you choose to do so. Call 303.797.5674 or 303.797.5800 to find out more.

Off campus: If you cannot get to the Littleton campus or it is after hours, contact the The Blue Bench, Denver's rape crisis center. Call their 24-hour hotline at 303.322.7273. Learn more about The Blue Bench on their website.

You can also contact the local victim assistance program, through the town or area you live in. Our Campus Police can also assist you in accessing these services.

College employees are required to report alleged violations under Title IX. If you would like to speak to someone but not report the alleged violation, you can get a counseling referral from Student Affairs or contact The Blue Bench at 302.322.7273.

Drinking alcohol can you more willing to take risks. Alcohol makes it harder to give and ask for consent. Sexual violence among college students involves alcohol most of the time. Alcohol makes it harder to resist unwelcome sexual advances too. It is harder to say no and harder to get away from someone who is being forceful if you've been drinking.

Protect yourself by understanding the risks, especially when you are drinking. Take care of your friends, and ask them to take care of you.

Rohypnol is a tranquilizer that has been called the "date rape drug" because of its use in sexual assaults. In its most common form Rohypnol is distributed as a small, round, white "aspirin-like" tablet. The drug is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Street names include "roofies", "roopies" "circles", "ruffles", "roches", and "the forget pills". Rohypnol produces profound, prolonged sedation, a feeling of well-being, and short-term memory loss. The effects are felt between 15 minutes and an hour following ingestion and can last from 4-24 hours.

Protect Yourself:

Don't drink beverages that you did not open yourself.

Don't exchange or share drinks with anyone.

Don't drink from a container that is being passed around.

If someone offers you a drink at a bar or club, accompany the person to the bar, watch the drink being poured, and carry the drink yourself.

Don't leave your drink unattended while using the restroom or making a phone call - if you realize you have, throw the drink away.

Don't mix drugs and alcohol.

Get to a safe place and call emergency personnel, 911, if:

You experience dizziness, extreme drowsiness or sudden and unexplained symptoms.

You wake up very "hung over" and experience memory lapse.

You feel like someone had sex with you, but you can't remember it taking place.